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India in talks to sell supersonic BrahMos missile to UAE: Report

India is in advanced talks with the UAE to export its advanced defence systems, including the supersonic BrahMos missile and Akashteer air defence system. This potential deal, driven by the UAE's increased arms procurement following regional conflicts, signifies a growing defence partnership between the two nations. India's defence exports are…

The Economic Times

U.S. spending on rebuilding nuclear arsenal more than all other nuclear states combined including China, Russia

U.S. spent $69.2 billion, more than all other nuclear states combined, and saw largest increase, at 22 per cent.

The Economic Times

India 5th largest military spender in world in 2025, SIPRI report mentions May conflict with Pak

India emerged as the fifth largest military spender globally in 2025. The nation's defense expenditure reached USD 92.1 billion. India's nuclear arsenal saw an expansion. A severe military crisis between India and Pakistan occurred in May 2025. Global military spending rose to a record USD 2.9 trillion. Arms imports saw…

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190 vs 620: India has nuke edge over Pakistan but can it deter China?

China is rapidly expanding its nuclear arsenal, outpacing India in warhead numbers and technological advancements. India is enhancing its nuclear triad, focusing on a survivable second-strike capability. The expansion of India's submarine fleet and missile readiness are key developments. India's nuclear planning now emphasizes longer-range systems targeting China.

The Economic Times

With approximately 190 warheads, India widens nuke arsenal lead over Pakistan: SIPRI report

The year 2025 marked a pivotal moment for India's nuclear strategy as it ramped up its arsenal and introduced innovative delivery methods. The military confrontation with Pakistan in May highlighted an unprecedented use of cyber operations in warfare.

The Economic Times

Nuclear powers increasing deployment of warheads, SIPRI warns

The world’s nuclear-armed states are increasingly moving warheads from storage onto operational delivery systems, raising the risk of conflict despite a gradual decline in overall stockpiles, researchers warned on Monday. SIPRI said geopolitical rivalry and a new arms build-up could reverse decades of reductions in nuclear arsenals.

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Norway becomes ninth country to come under French nuclear deterrence scheme

Norway on Wednesday became the ninth country to join the France-led nuclear deterrence scheme, the leaders of both countries said. President Emmanuel Macron announced in March that France – the only nuclear-armed country in the EU – would extend its nuclear deterrence scheme to willing European partners.

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North Korea not bound by nuclear non-proliferation treaty, UN envoy says

North Korea has insisted that it will not give up its nuclear arsenal, describing its path as "irreversible" and vowing to strengthen its capabilities.

Euronews

The little-known clause that Europe’s security may now depend on

Article 42.7 had languished in obscurity for decades – until Donald Trump began casting doubt on US commitment to Nato

The Guardian - UK

Europe And Asia Drive Global Military Spending To Record $2.9T Amid Worldwide Rearmament

Global military spending surged to a record $2.887 trillion in 2025, marking the eleventh consecutive year of growth.

International Business Times

Nuclear non-proliferation treaty is 'eroding', UN chief warns at start of summit

Signatories of the landmark nuclear non-proliferation treaty began a meeting at the United Nations headquarters on Monday as fears of a renewed arms race escalate, with atomic powers once again at loggerheads over safeguards.

Radio France Internationale

Europe, Asia driving surge in global military spending: report

World military spending rose again in 2025, reaching a record $2.9 trillion (€2.67 trillion), according to new figures from Stockholm-based global armament watchdog SIPRI. This comes as governments responded to war, strategic rivalry and uncertainty, with Europe and Asia leading the push for rearmament.

Radio France Internationale

France’s nuclear capability in numbers as Macron updates deterrence doctrine

President Emmanuel Macron is set to explain how France’s nuclear deterrent protects France and, in his view, helps protect Europe

The Independent UK

China is leading the charge to nuclear Armageddon – and Starmer barely noticed

The Doomsday Clock is ticking ever more loudly as arms control mechanisms fail and leaders become more reckless. The time to be alarmed is now, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall

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Euronews

Amid Russia's war in Ukraine, how much are weapons companies making?

The increase in revenue across EU arms companies was caused by the war in Ukraine and the perceived threat from Russia.

The Independent UK

Report says world's biggest arms producers increased revenue by 5.9% last year to record level

A new report says that the world’s biggest weapons-producing companies saw a 5.9% increase in revenue from sales of arms and military services last year as demand was fed by the wars in Ukraine and Gaza as well as countries’ rising military spending

Euronews

'Europe First': Berlin turns to European defence industry, reducing US dependence

For decades, Germany relied on the US for its security policy. But that era is over, experts tell Euronews.

International Business Times

Hiroshima Marks 80 Years As US-Russia Nuclear Tensions Rise

Japan marks 80 years since the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on Wednesday with a ceremony reminding the world of the horrors unleashed, as sabre-rattling between the United States and Russia keeps the nuclear "Doomsday Clock" close to midnight.

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Euronews

Nuclear weapons: Which country's arsenal is growing fastest?

Most dangerous point since 'end of Cold War', experts say, as all nine nuclear powers strengthened their arsenals in 2024.

The Guardian - UK

China stockpiling nuclear warheads at fastest rate globally, new research shows

New report estimates that China now has at least 600 nuclear warheads, with around 100 per year being added to the stockpile since 2023

International Business Times UK

China's Nuclear Arsenal Now Growing Faster Than Russia, US—SIPRI Reveals More Details

A new SIPRI report claims that China's nuclear arsenal is growing significantly faster than the US and Russia. Should we be alarmed by Beijing's activities?

Euronews

Era of nuclear disarmament 'coming to an end', SIPRI warns

Dismantlement of retired warheads is slowing down and could soon be outpaced by new warheads entering stockpiles, reversing a decades-long trend.

The Guardian - UK

Only two European states have net zero military emissions target, data shows

Austria and Slovenia are the only countries whose governments committed to net zero military emissions

The Guardian - AU

Pakistan’s use of J-10C jets and missiles exposes potency of Chinese weaponry

Shooting down of India’s planes by Beijing’s customer Pakistan would mark the first time the fighters and their PL-15 missiles have been used in combat

Euronews

Global military expenditure sees steepest year-on-year rise since end of Cold War

The world's 15 largest spenders all increased their military expenditure in 2024, with growth especially rapid in Europe and the Middle East.

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